Opportunities USDA Grant Funding Available for Local Food Systems & Conservation Funding opportunities with deadline applications in May Farmers Market and Local Food Promotion Program – $26 million ($13m for LFPP, $13 for FMPP) to fund a wide spectrum of direct-to-consumer and local food marketing projects; applications due May 12. Details Regional Conservation Partnership Program – $260 million [...]

Our March eNews is packed with useful information for Virginia's organic and biological farmers and gardeners. It includes upcoming events, webinars and workshops, job and funding opportunities as well as downloadable resources. Get our eNews delivered to your inbox by signing up here. DARK Act Blocked in the Senate! Major Victory for Consumers Thank you to [...]

Below are some brief updates from our November eNews. If you would like to receive VABF's monthly eNews, you may sign up here. Virginia Biological Farming Conference Smith Mountain Lake near Roanoke January 29 - 30, 2016 Join us for Virginia’s premier gathering of farmers, gardeners and supporters as the Virginia Association for Biological Farming and Virginia State [...]